Aug 12, 2020
Alexander Arnel’s 100th
Alexander Arnel of Page celebrated his 100th birthday on 2 April this year. I greatly enjoyed meeting Alex and his daughter recently and...
Jul 2, 2020
Violet Garner's 100th
In the Assembly today, I had the opportunity to public wish Violet Garner a happy 100th birthday. Violet’s father died when she was five,...
Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19: Thank you to workers
In the Assembly today, I thanked all workers in Canberra during this difficult time of pandemic. I specifically thanked health care...
Feb 19, 2020
Belconnen Community Men's Shed
In the Assembly today, I publicly honoured the Belconnen Community Men’s Shed and its role in helping men in Page and surrounding suburbs...
Feb 18, 2020
International Women's Day
In light of International Women’s Day next month, I spoke in the Assembly today in full support of empowering women to reach their...
Feb 13, 2020
Fabulous Florey Community Fair
Strong families and strong communities are important. I am grateful for community events that bring families and individuals together to...
Oct 24, 2019
Youth Mental Health
A report we received yesterday revealed that one-quarter of young Canberrans are experiencing psychological distress. Figures were higher...
Sep 17, 2019
Changes to community concessional leases will affect our community groups for the worse
Previously, community-zoned land in Canberra was available to organisations at a concessional rate. Multicultural organisations,...
Aug 21, 2019
Zonta Club of Canberra
Women are 300 times more like to die from pregnancy complications or childbirth in poorer nations, and newborns are 14 times more likely...
Aug 20, 2019
We need suitable and affordable venues for growing communities
Canberra’s growing multicultural population enriches our city with its vibrant cultures, faiths, languages and customs. Unfortunately,...
